BIOL041 Developmental Biology 3-0-3
This course will cover the main points of biology at
the high school level. It is meant to replace or supplement a student's
background in biology if that student either never
passed high school biology, or if they took the course so long ago as to be
unprepared for further study of the life sciences. The course will give an
overview of cell biology, the biology of organisms, and the biology of
populations. These credits do not count toward graduation requirements.
BIOL105 Pathophysiology Lab
An introduction to the various mechanisms by which human disease develops, and
the common disorders involving each of the major body systems. This course is to
be taken in conjunction with Human Body lecture course either as pre-requisite
or a co-requisite. Phsiological Pathology Lab is designed for students in the
Medical Coding program.
BIOL106 Human Body 3-0-3
A one-semester course that introduces the structure
and function of the human body. It includes the anatomy and physiology of each
of the organ systems of the human body and practical discussions of disease and
health.
BIOL107 Human Body Lab 0-2-1
A series of laboratory experiences designed to enhance
and reinforce the concepts of Human Biology. (Medical Assistant students must
take BIOL106 concurrently.
BIOL108 Biology I 3-3-4
This is a college level course which covers the
principles of biology. This includes the structure of cells and how they
function as well as how they reproduce themselves. Also included is: cellular
respiration, photosynthesis, biochemistry of cells, physiological processes,
genetics, and heredity. Prerequisite: Successful completion of high school
biology or BIOL041; successful completion of high school chemistry or CHEM043
is recommended.
BIOL109 Biology II 3-3-4
This is a college level course which covers the
biology of organisms, including the four areas of kingdoms, behavior, evolution
and ecology. Prerequisite: Successful completion of high school biology or
BIOL041; successful completion of high school chemistry or CHEM043 is
recommended
BIOL110 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3-3-4
This course is designed to give a student of any
health or medical science a thorough background in anatomy and physiology.
Current, in-depth information is presented on the structure and function of
human cells, tissues, and organ systems including the skin, skeletal, muscular,
nervous and sensory systems. Laboratory work augments lecture topics and
includes exercises in microscopy, the study of fresh and preserved specimens,
and exercises in human physiology. Prerequisite: Successful completion of high
school biology or BIOL041; successful completion of high school chemistry or
CHEM043 is recommended.
BIOL111 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I 3-3-4
This course offers an in-depth study of the normal
anatomy and physiology of domestic mammals with emphasis on the dog and cat.
Major differences with respect to the larger domestic species are also covered.
This is the first semester of a two semester course and covers basic
organization, cells, tissues, the integument, skeletal, muscular, and nervous
systems. Lab work augments lecture topics and includes the study of microscope
slides as well as preserved specimens and models. Prerequisite: Admission to
the Veterinary Technology program
BIOL120 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3-3-4
A continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I. This
course includes current, in-depth information of the structure and function of
the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, blood, cardiovascular, lymphatic,
urinary, and reproductive systems. Laboratory work augments lecture topics and
includes exercises in microscopy, the study of fresh and preserved specimens,
and physiological measurements on the human body. Prerequisite: BIOL110.
BIOL121 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology II 3-3-4
This course offers an in-depth study of the normal
anatomy and physiology of domestic mammals with emphasis on the dog and cat.
Major differences with respect to the larger domestic species are also covered.
This course is a continuation of BIOL111 and covers the endocrine,
reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and digestive systems. Lab
work augments lecture topics and includes the study of microscope slides as well
as preserved specimens and models. Prerequisite: BIOL111
BIOL150 Nutrition 3-0-3
A study of normal and medical nutritional therapy,
including the digestion, absorption, transport and metabolism of the macro and
micronutrients throughout the life cycle. Nutritional assessment and care plan
processes for various medical nutritional therapies, including cardiac,
diabetes, stress and wasting disorders, gastrointestinal, enteral
and parenteral feeding routes, energy balance, and
weight management will be studied.
BIOL160 Fundamentals of Environmental Science
3-3-4
This course is designed to present the basics of
environmental science and will focus on the earth as a living planet. Topics
covered include: principles of ecology, human population effects, natural
resource needs and management, energy resources, pollution/prevention issues,
and sustainability. Although primarily a science course, ethical issues related
to the above topics will also be explored. Lab exercises are designed to
reinforce the material presented in the lecture. Pre-requisites: MATH131.
BIOL210 Microbiology: Principles and Practices
3-3-4
This course provides an introduction to the principles
and practices of microbiology. Topics covered include: the nature and behavior
of microorganisms; principles of growth and reproduction of microorganisms;
identification of microorganisms using staining, pure culture, biochemical and
antigenic techniques; and the epidemiology, clinical features, laboratory
diagnosis and appropriate control measures for microbial diseases caused by
viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and helminthes. Students are required to
have protective eyewear (available in the bookstore) and lab coats for the
first lab session.
BTEC101 Biotechnology Explorations 1-0-1
This one credit course meets two hours a week for
eight weeks to uncover the exciting world of biotechnology and its careers for
the 21st century. During the course we will explore the following areas of
biotechnology: genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics; the search for and use
of extremophiles in biotechnology;
biopharmaceuticals; agricultural biotechnology; DNA forensics; tissue
engineering; and the business end of biotechnology including venture capital,
the stock market, and patent law.
BTEC205 Bioethics 3-0-3
Biotechnology is any technique that uses living organisms (or parts of
organisms to make or modify products to improve plants and animals or to
develop microorganisms for specific uses). This course will address the
sociological, ethical and legal issues arising from biotechnology. This new
field is known as bioethics. During the first four weeks of the course,
students will develop a tool kit based on sociological, ethical and legal
thought. During the remainder of the course, students will read bioethical
cases, analyze them as to their social, ethical and legal implications, and
argue their opinions as they apply these tools to answer bioethical questions.
BTEC210 Biotechnology Experience I: Discovery Research
2-9-6
The first of two experiential, cornerstone courses in
Biotechnology. The course begins by introducing the student to the field of
biotechnology, the role of the technician in biotechnology, and GLP or good
laboratory practices. The remainder of the course is a hands-on exposure to
biotechnology research tools and protocols used for DNA isolation, gene
mapping, DNA fingerprinting, gene cloning, gene expression regulation, protein
identification, mRNA isolation, cDNA synthesis from
mRNA, the production of gene libraries, and gene sequencing. A two-hour-per
week lecture provides the knowledge base for biotechnology discovery research.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Advisor.
BTEC220 Biotechnology Experience II: Biomanufacturing
2-9-6
The second of two experiential, cornerstone courses in
Biotechnology. The course begins by introducing the student to the proteins and
companies of biotechnology and to cGMP or current
good manufacturing practices. In the remainder of the course students use
bacteria, mammalian, and yeast cells to produce human proteins using tools and
manufacturing standard operating procedures of biotechnology, including
upstream and downstream processing of proteins and quality control of protein
production. A two-hour-per-week lecture provides the knowledge base of
biotechnology manufacturing. Prerequisite: BTEC 210
BTEC223 Biotechnology Externship 0-9-3
This optional externship, consisting of 144 hours of
experience in an area of biotechnology, is extended for students who want more
exposure to biotechnology before seeking employment. Arrangements are made on
an individual basis. Prerequisites: BTEC210, BTEC220.
BTEC230 Bioinformatics, Genomics & Proteomics
2-4-4
An Introductory Course
This web-based course is intended as an introduction to bioinformatics, an
emerging field that combines research questions from contemporary molecular
biology with the analytical power of the computer. Bioinformatics, as we define
it, includes all methods and algorithms used to: a) assemble, store, retrieve
and manipulate nucleic acid and protein sequence data; b) investigate
relationships between sequence, structure and function of nucleic acids and
proteins; c) conduct whole genome and/or proteome level expression analyses;
and/or d) deduce evolutionary relationships between organisms and molecular
data. Skills in these areas have become critical to the biotechnology
workforce, as on-going "big science" efforts such as the Human Genome
Project continue to generate mountains of biological data that must be both
managed for easy access and "mined" for scientific insight.
This course is intended for students interested in discovering what
bioinformatics is all about. Through lecture and lab-based experience, students
will become proficient with the basic computational tools of bioinformatics
practice. They will learn which tools are suitable for which types of
questions, how the tools work, and will have time to practice using them. It is
an excellent first step for those considering a bioinformatics career. Prerequisite:
BTEC 210.
BUS110 Introduction to Business 3-0-3
This is an introductory course designed to provide students with a basic
understanding of the structures and operations of business, and an awareness of
social and ethical responsibility as it relates to the environment, consumers,
employees, and investors. An appreciation of the global economy will also be
explored.
BUS114 Management 3-0-3
The course will focus on "management-specific knowledge and skills:"
creating value by producing goods and services; understanding the economic,
political, legal, and global contexts of business; knowledge of individual and
group dynamics in organizations; information management and the individual's
responsibilities to the organization and society. This course will use the case
method as a primary learning tool.
BUS116 Organizational Behavior 3-0-3
This course develops basic understanding of
organizational behavior. The human relations approach is stressed. It includes
management philosophy; the organizational climate; motivation, leadership and
management; supervision; communication, group participation and other forces in
the work environment. Students learn techniques for becoming more effective
managers, subordinates, peers or people. Prerequisite BUS114
BUS155 Retailing Management 3-0-3
This course studies the principles of retailing with
emphasis on the development of retail institutions, merchandising, pricing, and
contemporary problems of retailers in today's business environment. Prerequisite
or Corequisite: MKTG125.
BUS200 Teambuilding 3-0-3
This course will introduce and expand upon the basic
principles and concepts of team building and self-directed work teams as they
pertain to the workplace environment. Through the use of lecture and
workshop-type group exercises, the key concepts of how teamwork can influence
and benefit the workplace will be explored.
BUS205 Small Bussiness Management
3-0-3
Introduces the concepts and application of small business management, including
contracts, leases, legal aspects of partnerships and corporations, risks,
payrolls, inventories, record keeping, federal tax law and business law.
BUS210 Organizational Communications 3-0-3
Effective communication is the lifeblood of the organization; it is also the
foundation of a successful business career. The potential manager must master
the methods and techniques necessary to utilize facts and inferences,
understand communication strategies, create logical presentations, and develop
critical skills in listening, speaking, writing, and an understanding of
nonverbal, visual, and mass communication. Prerequisite BUS114
BUS211 Business Law 3-0-3
Based on student input at the start of the course, the course will encompass
some of the common topics in criminal and civil law. Likely areas to be taught
and discussed include civil and criminal justice systems, contracts, consumer
protection, real and personal property, insurance, employment, and wills.
BUS214 Entrepreneurship 3-0-3
Focuses on all aspects of starting a business:
selecting promising ideas, initiating new ventures, and obtaining initial
financing. Concentrates on how ventures are begun, how venture ideas and other
key ingredients for start ups are derived, and how to evaluate new venture
proposals. Explores business plan development, legal and tax considerations.
Prerequisites: BUS 124 and MKTG125.
BUS220 Operations Management 3-0-3
Operations Management focuses on the relationship of the production and
operations functions of delivering products or services to the achievement of
an organization's strategic plan and linking the organization to its customers.
Students integrate forecasting, materials management, planning, scheduling,
process, operations control skills and techniques with approaches and tools
such as Total Quality, Statistical Process Control, Continuous Improvement,
Demand Flow and Just-In-Time production systems.
BUS221 Business Finance 3-0-3
This course is designed to survey the corporate finance discipline, to examine
the financial management of corporations, to develop skills necessary for
financial decision making, financial forecasting, ratio evaluation, and to
acquaint students with money, capital markets and institutions. Prerequisites:
ACCT113 and ACCT123.
BUS224 Human Resource Management 3-0-3
This course is designed to provide fundamental
presentation of the dynamics of human resource management. Emphasis is placed
on job design and development, employment training, benefits administration,
compensation and employee relations.
BUS231 Self Assessment 1-0-1
A seminar or on-line structure designed to allow a student to asses their
strengths and weaknesses and to enlighten the student on what type of
organizational culture most conducive to personal growth.
BUS282 Capstone Research 3-0-3
This course will be taught from the viewpoint of the
person who conducts market research with a concentration on techniques and
processes required to conduct quality research studies. Topics include
questionnaire development, sampling techniques, data collection methods, and
survey errors. Application of concepts through primary data coupled with
secondary data through a market research project. This course must be taken in
the student's final semester. Prerequisite: MKTG125.
BUS291 Internship 0-9-3
A course designed to provide comprehensive experience
in application of knowledge learned in previous coursework. Students will
select a site and will work as a supervised intern. This course will be among
the last in a student's program.